The VladinatorHe earned the NHL Plus/Minus Award in 1995-96, with a plus/minus difference of plus-60. The +60 has been the highest rating a player has finished with in the past 20 seasons, since Wayne Gretzky finished with a +70 in the 1986-87 NHL season

Kovalchuk has always been a tough player, most people just don't give him enough credit. He's also been one of my favorite players since he entered the league. He's never shy to stand up for his teammates, as you can see.